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  • Nick Nesta was elected mayor of Apopka in April 2026, after serving two terms on the Apopka City Commission. He founded Nesta Real Estate Consultants in 2013 and lives in Apopka with his wife and two daughters.

The Apopka Chief
November 6, 2020
The Wekiva Mustangs' football team has been fearless about taking on ranked opponents this season. See page 1B.
The Apopka Chief
November 6, 2020
After struggling to move the chains for most of the game, the Darter offense found its footing. Read more on 1B.
Associates in Dermatology
The Apopka Chief
November 6, 2020
As president and medical director of Associates in Dermatology, Dr. Michael Steppie has built a leading dermatology practice, with 15 convenient locations located throughout Central Florida,…
The Apopka Chief
November 5, 2020
The Apopka Blue Darters' girl's bowling team entered the state championship meet. Read this article on page 1B.
The Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
We live with trees every day, and it’s important to manage the daily risks associated with those trees. Trees are commonly trimmed for one of three…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you got a chance to do some fishin’ this past week. The fishin’ should be…
The Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
Florida’s housing market continued its positive momentum despite the coronavirus pandemic, with more closed sales, more new pending sales, higher median prices and more new listings…
The Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
The second of only two non-ranked teams on the Wekiva football schedule was South Lake... See the outcome of the game on 1B.
The Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
Alexis Rieli is back – back to the state championship tournament for women’s golf.  Read this story on page 1B.
The Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
The Apopka Blue Darters' boys bowling team has won yet another district championship...Read more details about the team on 3B.
GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club competition winners
Winning artistsThe Apopka Chief
February 1, 2019
Marilyn Boyer (l) and Martha Kizer were the first place winners in the GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club local arts and crafts competition held January 15. The…
South Apopka zip code among those that will get Orange Co. $$$The Apopka Chief
February 1, 2019
In April 2018, the Board of County Commissioners authorized a study to determine the appropriate level of funding for children’s services in the county and how to best manage…
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive ducksThe Apopka Chief
February 1, 2019
A small flock of fulvous whistling-ducks swims along one of the canals next to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is open Fridays through Sundays and…
Gas district board meeting heldThe Apopka Chief
February 1, 2019
Kyle Becker (l) and Bill Arrowsmith (c), the city of Apopka’s representatives on the board of directors for the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, listen to…
Apopka Police Department honors civilian employees with awardsThe Apopka Chief
February 1, 2019
As part of the Apopka Police Department’s annual awards ceremony, two civilian employees were honored for their contributions to law enforcement service. Read more about what…
Top Apopka High weightliftersThe Apopka Chief
January 25, 2019
The Apopka Blue Darters girls weightlifting team finished second in the District 2A-9 meet. Top finishers are, (l-r), Elena Korkes, first place 169-lb. class with total…
Weather that changes causes fishin’ to be varied in our area lakes and riversThe Apopka Chief
January 25, 2019
Hello Folks, We are havin’ some strange weather goin’ on in our area. One day, we got on our jackets and the next we are wearin’ shorts and flip-flops. Hopefully,…
Songfellows Quartet
Southern Gospel concert is fundraiser for Loaves & FishesThe Apopka Chief
January 25, 2019
Sponsored by Turning Point Ministry, the event is a fundraiser for Loaves & Fishes, an Apopka faith-based social services organization, and Apopka Pregnancy Center, which aids…
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GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club artistsThe Apopka Chief
January 25, 2019
The GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club had its local arts and craft contest, with first and second place winners announced at the club meeting at First United Methodist…
Awareness event on recycling and bear carts setThe Apopka Chief
January 25, 2019
The city of Apopka, in partnership with Orange County government and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, is hosting a family-friendly event to spread awareness and…